Nutrition Education Professionals (NEP) working for Extension Agents of Kentucky were surveyed to evaluate their use of a variety of tools in nutrition education in three areas: nutrition, food safety, and food preparation. The purpose of this research was to determine the perception and usage of video streaming/electronic media among community nutrition professionals as a means to better educate individuals in Kentucky and furthermore, to determine if demographics of NEP affect their utilization of this technology. The results concluded that regardless of demographics, NEP perceive video streaming/electronic media to be effective in nutrition education. However, age, employment length, and video characteristics affect NEP inclination to use this technology.

Date and Place of Birth:July 12, 1986 Dayton, Ohio Education: Master of Science in Dietetics AdministrationUniversity of Kentucky, August 2012Professional Positions:Adjunct Instructor, Owens Community College, Department of Food, Nutrition, and Hospitality 2012 - Present